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IB tutors in Muscat: Oman's Diploma schools and how to prepare

Oman has had an IB World School since 1996, and the IB lists eight Diploma schools in the country, most of them in Muscat. They include ABA Oman International School in Al Irfan (Diploma since 1996), The Sultan's School in Al Seeb (since 2004), RMIS International School in Al Khoudh, formerly Ellesmere Muscat (2020), Al Sahwa Schools (2021), MySchool in Al Hail South (2024) and Digital Private School in Bousher (2025). Schools are licensed by Oman's Ministry of Education. Muscat runs on GMT+4, an hour ahead of the other Gulf capitals in this guide, which shifts when evening lessons fall.

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At a glance

DP schools in Oman
8 (IB, October 2026)
First IB school
ABA, Diploma since 1996
Exam session
May
Time zone
GMT+4, Sunday to Thursday
Regulator
Ministry of Education, Oman

IB Diploma schools in Muscat

Diploma authorisation dates from the IB's school directory, checked 6 October 2026.

SchoolAreaDP authorised
ABA Oman International SchoolAl Irfan1 September 1996; not-for-profit, full IB continuum from early childhood
The Sultan's SchoolAl Seeb21 December 2004; Cambridge and Omani programmes to IGCSE, then the IB Diploma
RMIS International School (formerly Ellesmere Muscat)Al Khoudh6 February 2020; IB continuum plus a ministry-approved GED option
Al Sahwa SchoolsMuscat1 May 2021
MySchoolAl Hail South, Al Seeb24 May 2024
Digital Private SchoolBousher6 June 2025

The IB lists eight Diploma schools in Oman in total; check its directory for the rest and for PYP and MYP schools.

What is distinctive about the IB in Oman

Muscat's IB scene has grown fast. For more than two decades ABA and The Sultan's School were the main options; four of the Diploma schools above were authorised in 2020 or later. Newer programmes can be excellent, but they have fewer cohorts of results behind them, so parents should ask about subject availability at HL, the number of Diploma candidates each year and how Internal Assessments are supervised.

Several Muscat schools combine the IB with Omani requirements. The Sultan's School teaches its primary years in Arabic and English based on the Cambridge Primary curriculum and Oman's national programme before moving to IGCSE and then the Diploma. RMIS offers a ministry-approved GED route next to the Diploma. Students who move into DP1 from IGCSE often need help with the IB's internal assessment style rather than content.

2026-27 dates that matter for IB students in Muscat

DateEvent
6 Sep 2026Government schools open (delayed a week for the khareef season); private schools such as British School Muscat began on 23 August
25 to 26 Nov 2026National Day holiday (to be confirmed)
11 Jan 2027Sultan's Accession Day holiday (to be confirmed)
About 8 Feb 2027Ramadan expected to begin
9 to 11 Mar 2027Eid al-Fitr (expected)
May 2027IB examinations; Eid al-Adha expected 16 to 18 May

Holiday dates as listed in British School Muscat's 2026-27 calendar, subject to official Omani announcements.

How online IB lessons fit a Muscat student's week

Because Oman is on GMT+4, a 5pm lesson in Muscat is 4pm in Doha or Kuwait and 1pm in London, so there is a wide window for after-school sessions. A tutor who teaches the same IB course works from the subject guide and the student's marked work: in Physics, building a focused IA and practising data-based Paper 1B questions; in Maths AA, proof and calculus technique for Paper 2 and Paper 3; in English Language and Literature, timed Paper 1 analysis. The Extended Essay remains the student's own work under the school supervisor. Each lesson is 60 minutes at $15, and the first is free.

Common questions

How many IB Diploma schools are there in Oman?

The IB lists eight. Most are in Muscat, including ABA Oman International School, The Sultan's School, RMIS International School, Al Sahwa Schools, MySchool and Digital Private School.

Which is the oldest IB school in Muscat?

ABA Oman International School, authorised for the Diploma on 1 September 1996. The Sultan's School followed in 2004.

When are IB exams for Muscat students?

In the May session, from late April into May, with results in early July. In 2027, Eid al-Adha is expected in mid-May, so check the IB timetable for clashes.

Is the IB Diploma recognised in Oman?

Yes. Omani universities and colleges accept the IB Diploma, subject to their own entry requirements and the ministry's recognition of foreign certificates.

How much do LiveTutor IB lessons cost in Oman?

$15 per 60-minute lesson in any IB subject at SL or HL, on a plan of 1 to 5 lessons a week billed monthly. The first lesson is a free trial.

Sources

Dates and figures on this page come from these official and published sources. Always confirm deadlines on the official page before acting on them.

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